West Indian Murex
Chicoreus brevifrons
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–83 m
- Max size: 15.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The West Indian murex is a heavy spined snail of muddy flats in sheltered bays and lagoons, often near oyster beds and mangroves. It drills through the shells of other mollusks to feed and grows to about sixteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Chicoreus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558803.
FAQ
- How deep does the West Indian Murex live?
- The West Indian Murex (Chicoreus brevifrons) is typically found at 0–83 m.
- Is the West Indian Murex dangerous to divers?
- The West Indian Murex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the West Indian Murex get?
- The West Indian Murex grows to about 15.5 cm.